UK Publishes Draft Equality Code After Supreme Court Ruling on “Woman” Definition
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Updated · Blake Morgan · Jul 16
UK Publishes Draft Equality Code After Supreme Court Ruling on “Woman” Definition
1 articles · Updated · Blake Morgan · Jul 16
Summary
The UK government has laid before Parliament a draft Code of Practice for services, public functions and associations, updating guidance on how the Equality Act 2010 should be applied.
The draft code was issued to address the ramifications of a high-profile Supreme Court judgment on the legal definition of “woman,” a ruling that has driven months of anticipation around the guidance.
The document is described as lengthy and practical, focusing on service providers, public bodies and associations rather than changing the law itself.
The publication sits within a broader package of employment, immigration and pensions updates, including consultation on zero-hours contract reforms that runs until 25 August 2026.